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As the movie about Thomas Edison and electricity 'The Current War' prepares for release tomorrow, Alan Wilson reflects on the history of electricity and the future of the industry. The lights went out in New York City again recently (14 July). Homes were plunged into darkness, the subways ground to

Trade body SELECT has named a new head of membership and communications and announced several other key appointments as part of its continuing drive to serve the electrical industry across Scotland. Former journalist Iain Mason will be based out of SELECT’s head office at The Wa

SELECT MD Alan Wilson gives his views on the report into construction issued recently by the Scottish Parliament. In issuing its report ‘Under Construction: Building the future of the sector in Scotland’, Holyrood’s economy, energy and fair work committee said that it wanted to und

The latest research findings into the ongoing scourge of late payment by the Specialist Engineering Contractors Group Scotland is a wake-up call for the Scottish economy, electrotechnical industry campaigning trade body SELECT has said. According to the research, S

An increasingly diverse new range of talent is likely to be attracted to the electrotechnical sector in Scotland if it is finally recognised by Parliament as a profession, according to the trade body for the sector. With the enhanced professional credibility that Protection of Title would bring, SEL

The best professionals in Scotland's electrical industry will once again have the chance to showcase their expertise as plans for the SELECT Industry Awards for 2019 are unveiled. The deadline for entries has been set for June 28 and the winners will be revealed at an awards evening on October 11 at

The campaigning body for the electrotechnical industry in Scotland is reporting another successful year of parliamentary progress, increase in its training reach and continued membership growth. SELECT said it has met and addressed the challenge of the introduction of the new BS7671 (18th edition) a

Trade body SELECT has issued a joint statement with the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) supporting new regulations to help consumers and competent qualified electricians. The long-running campaign for Recognition of Electricians as a Profession has been e

A nationwide tour of technical presentations dealing with up-to-the-minute matters of interest to a wide number of trade professionals is about to begin. An annual event since 2013, the SELECT Toolbox Talks Tour 2019 is aimed at members of Scotland's electrotechnical industry.

A year of successful campaigning on behalf of Scotland’s professional electricians will be marked at the 107th AGM of SELECT. The electrotechnical industry trade body’s long-running campaign for Protection of Title for electricians has gained a high profile in the Scottish Parliamen

A ground breaking animation showing the journey in becoming a fully qualified electrician has been developed in partnership between SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB). The animation shows the journey from someone starting their career as an apprentice electrician right through to th

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector are falling victim to payment abuse and deserve better protection, a trade association has warned. In its submission to the Scottish Government’s economy, energy and fair work committee, which is undertaking an inquiry into t

The convener of Holyrood’s Cross Party Group on Accident Prevention and Safety has become the latest member of the Scottish Parliament to back a campaign to regulate electricians. Clare Adamson MSP has lent her support to electrotechnical trade association SELECT for raising awareness by campa

The introduction of a Member’s Bill aimed at regulating the profession of electricians has been welcomed by Scotland’ electrotechnical trade association. Last week, Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston began the process by introducing a Member’s Bill to the Scottish Parl

Electrotechnical trade association SELECT has been highlighting the achievements of electricians in Scotland for 119 years but now the organisation is in the unusual position of championing a triple champion. Joe Buchanan, 57, from Ayrshire, who became a SELECT member 10 years ago, is now recognised